The Itasca Ministerial Alliance met on November 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at Central Baptist Church.
Those present were: Rose Handy, Third Day; Matt Dugan, Pastor of Central Baptist; James Bouldin, Bethlehem Baptist; Johnny Bates, Pastor of St. John Baptist; Henry Diggs, Pastor of Bethlehem Baptist; and Diane Barnes, Presbyterian.

Meeting was opened with prayer led by Matt Dugan.
Financial report showed a balance of $1003.54. One person was helped with a utility bill.

Under Old Business, it was reported that Field of Faith and the last 5th Quarter at the school parking lot were both very well attended and enjoyed by the youth of our community. Pastor Matt Dugan had checked on getting turkeys from Wal Mart again. However, they can not give us a grant this year and do not think they can get us 75 turkeys. He checked with other stores. Rose Handy suggested we contact HEB. Churches will bring boxes of “fixings” to hand out on November 18, beginning at 9:00 at Central Baptist. It will be drive-through again with cars entering on King Street. A Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on November 19 at Central Baptist at 6:00.

Under Church Reports:
Diane announced First Presbyterian Hillsboro’s Christmas Concert on Dec. 17 at 6:00. The Coats for Kids Supper was a success. FPC Hillsboro collected boxes for Operation Christmas Child. She is still leading Bible study for the community at 2:00 every Wednesday at Central Baptist. Central Baptist collected 210 boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Central Baptist will have a Christmas Eve service at 5:30. First Presbyterian Hillsboro will have one at 6:00.
Johnny Bates announced that St. John Baptist and the Federation of Churches will honor him and his wife at the church at 3:00 on November 26.
Third Day plans to have a Christmas Dinner.
The Alliance will meet on December 2.
The meeting was closed with prayer led by Johnny Bates
Diane Barnes, Secretary
Matt Dugan, President